Mariposa Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMariposa
Nearest CityLE GRAND
River/StreamMARIPOSA CREEK
Coordinates37.29118, -120.14789

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height88 ft
Dam Length1,330 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage21,500 acre-ft
Max Storage21,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,300 acre-ft
Surface Area510 acres
Drainage Area107 sq mi
Max Discharge30,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Sacramento District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA10107
Federal IDCA10107
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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